Harold Blackwell
Director - MBE Growth and Development at Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (GNEMSDC)- Claim this Profile
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Joe Swartz
I have worked with Harold for the past several years as he developed and implemented his business model for Chestnut Hollow Farms. Harold is a very hard worker and shows a tremendous entrepreneurial spirit! As he moves forward in his quest to bring fresh, sustainable growing to Southern Connecticut and beyond, I look forward to any opportunity to work with him. He is certainly an asset to the controlled environment agricultural community.
Jennifer Litwin
I consider myself lucky to count Harold Blackwell among my circle of trusted colleagues and friends. I have the utmost respect for his work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to teamwork, and dedication to his community and his clients. We met over eleven years ago at UBS Investment Bank, where he was my
Joe Swartz
I have worked with Harold for the past several years as he developed and implemented his business model for Chestnut Hollow Farms. Harold is a very hard worker and shows a tremendous entrepreneurial spirit! As he moves forward in his quest to bring fresh, sustainable growing to Southern Connecticut and beyond, I look forward to any opportunity to work with him. He is certainly an asset to the controlled environment agricultural community.
Jennifer Litwin
I consider myself lucky to count Harold Blackwell among my circle of trusted colleagues and friends. I have the utmost respect for his work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to teamwork, and dedication to his community and his clients. We met over eleven years ago at UBS Investment Bank, where he was my
Joe Swartz
I have worked with Harold for the past several years as he developed and implemented his business model for Chestnut Hollow Farms. Harold is a very hard worker and shows a tremendous entrepreneurial spirit! As he moves forward in his quest to bring fresh, sustainable growing to Southern Connecticut and beyond, I look forward to any opportunity to work with him. He is certainly an asset to the controlled environment agricultural community.
Jennifer Litwin
I consider myself lucky to count Harold Blackwell among my circle of trusted colleagues and friends. I have the utmost respect for his work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to teamwork, and dedication to his community and his clients. We met over eleven years ago at UBS Investment Bank, where he was my
Joe Swartz
I have worked with Harold for the past several years as he developed and implemented his business model for Chestnut Hollow Farms. Harold is a very hard worker and shows a tremendous entrepreneurial spirit! As he moves forward in his quest to bring fresh, sustainable growing to Southern Connecticut and beyond, I look forward to any opportunity to work with him. He is certainly an asset to the controlled environment agricultural community.
Jennifer Litwin
I consider myself lucky to count Harold Blackwell among my circle of trusted colleagues and friends. I have the utmost respect for his work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to teamwork, and dedication to his community and his clients. We met over eleven years ago at UBS Investment Bank, where he was my
Experience
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Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (GNEMSDC)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director - MBE Growth and Development
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Jan 2022 - Present
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3DX Industries Inc
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of M&A | Business Development
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May 2021 - Present
Oversee strategy and execution of all aspects of the firm's efforts to achieve growth through mergers and acquisitions. Oversee strategy and execution of all aspects of the firm's efforts to achieve growth through mergers and acquisitions.
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Chestnut Street Consulting LLC
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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Managing Principal
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Sep 2016 - Present
Minority-owned businesses get ignored or rejected a lot by potential funders and customers. Even if they’re qualified vendors.It happens all the time in every industry.Losing out on business opportunities affects your financial goals, relationships and even mental health.But it doesn’t have to be that way.Although it may feel like you don’t have control over the situation, you actually DO.Most minority-owned businesses have no idea about the special resources available to them, provided both by the government and by private organizations.Whether that’s access to capital, contracts or other opportunities.The first order of business is to enlighten yourself about the opportunities available to a minority-owned business so you can grow, thrive and shine.Let me show you how.✅ WHAT I DO: I help minority-owned service businesses land 6 figure+ funding and contracts without running from pillar to post. As long as you have an operating business and can make a business case for such funding and contracts.✅ WHO I HELP: Service business owners (U.S Citizens) who are women, Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic and Native American. If you run a mid-to-high 6-figure or 7-fig business in IT, business services, contracting or any other type of service, I can help you.✅ HOW I HELP: I personally work with you and your team so you can access the myriad of opportunities available to minority-owned businesses. I will not only guide you throughout the process but also work on your behalf to land the right funding and contract opportunities.✅ IMAGINE THIS: You don’t need to have your staff or yourself spend time conducting research or figuring out things as you go on your own. You get the capital, certifications, revenues and contracts your company needs without depleting precious resources (time & money).►►► WHEN YOU’RE READY: Let’s chat for 15 minutes to see if there’s a fit. Book a call here: https://calendly.com/chestnutstreetconsulting/15min
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Buyside M&A strategist for Private Federal Prime Contractor
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Apr 2021 - Present
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Business Development Specialist for Private Contractor
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Oct 2020 - Mar 2021
Provided business development services/assistance to federal prime contractor breaking into commercial IT/data industry.
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Business Development Specialist for private client
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Oct 2020 - Jan 2021
Provided business development services for real estate property management company.
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Buyside M&A strategist for Private Federal Prime Contractor
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Feb 2019 - Feb 2020
Worked directly with the CEO/President of a federal contractor cyber security/IT consulting firm providing buy-side M&A services.
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BlueCreek Advisors LLC
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Advisor
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Jan 2021 - Present
BlueCreek Advisors LLC is a New York-based advisory firm that provides best in class services to lower middle market companies and real estate investors. BlueCreek Advisors LLC is a New York-based advisory firm that provides best in class services to lower middle market companies and real estate investors.
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Chestnut Hollow Farms, LLC
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United States
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Farming
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President and Founder, Chestnut Hollow Farms, LLC
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Nov 2011 - Dec 2016
Chestnut Hollow Farms LLC is an indoor hydroponic farm located in Bridgeport, CT. We specialize in growing of lettuce, leafy greens, and culinary herbs. Chestnut Hollow Farms LLC is an indoor hydroponic farm located in Bridgeport, CT. We specialize in growing of lettuce, leafy greens, and culinary herbs.
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RBS
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United Kingdom
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Client Relationship Manager
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Oct 2009 - May 2016
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Coalition Greenwich (a division of CRISIL)
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United States
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Financial Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Assistant Project Director
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Feb 2008 - Sep 2009
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UBS
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Switzerland
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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GICS Middle Office
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Jul 2005 - Jan 2007
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GE Capital
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Analyst
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2002 - 2005
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Education
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Norfolk State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business, Management, Finance